Registered Mental Health Nurse, London

Job Title: Mental Health Staff Nurse Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week, rostered to meet the needs of the business Wells-Brooks are pleased to be working in partnership with a fantastic mental health hospital based in Central London. We are seeking 7 RMNs, either newly qualified or experienced. You will be based on the General Psych Ward. Main Purpose of Job: * To provide professional nursing input with patients and plan and implement specific interventions with patients and their families. * To provide feedback to other members of the treatment team regarding progress and functioning of patients * To liaise with other agencies involved in the care of patients. * To participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective patient care. Reports to the Charge Nurse or Senior Staff Nurse. * Liaison at all levels with Consultants, Nursing Services Manager and all multidisciplinary team members. Limits of Authority: Collaborates with other therapy staff in therapeutic program review process.Collaborates in care planning discussions as part of a multidisciplinary team.Ensures care-plans are reviewed, updated and actioned as required.Provides a link with outside agencies. Key Tasks/Scope of Job 1. Clinical Care 2. Health & Safety 3. Medication 4. Legal frameworks 5. Clinical Governance 6. Professional Development 7. Nursing Liaison 8. Other Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Care * To assess, plan and implement patient care plans, incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans * Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive, and are understandable by the patient. * Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the patient has been represented in the care-plan. * Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current care-plan. * Ensure that a patient’s capacity and willingness to consent to the care-plan is documented. * Meet with the patient at least once a week to establish a therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision where required. * Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and, if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan. * Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required. * Ensure the transfer of a patient from one nurse to another is not detrimental to patient care. * Undertake outcome measures with the appropriate tools; in particular, (HONOS) both on admission and discharge. Medication * Administer medication as prescribed, within professional guidelines. * Ensure that all hospital medication policies are followed. * Ensure that all staff on the shift are aware of any observable side-effects of medication. * Be familiar with the use of emergency medication. If you are seeking a career with a forward thinking company then please do not hesitate to get in touch with either Lara or Natalie on the Mental Health Nursing Team for a confidential